For a child, having involved parents who care about their development is a huge blessing. If Mom and Dad are too hands off, kids might miss out on valuable learning opportunities. However, if their parents are helicopters, it might be challenging for a child to fully develop their imagination and creativity.
One concerned father reached out to Reddit asking for advice after he noticed that his wife was treating everything as a lesson for their sons. Below, you’ll find the full story that he shared, as well as a conversation with Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten, aka Dr. Psych Mom.